Understanding Lakes

Helping Fish and Wildlife on Your Lakeshore Property

A healthy lake doesn't just happen. It comes about when shoreline property owners and others living in the watershed take steps to ensure the lake's ecological health. Only if more lakeshore owners manage their shoreline in a natural condition can fish and wildlife populations on Michigan lakes stay healthy and abundant.

Understanding Lake Data

This guide was written to help people understand information about lake water quality and to interpret lake data.

Your Lake and You

Simple, Concrete steps you can take in your home, yard, and community to protect your lake.